As Matis put down the fruit basket he brought and frowned, Nash remained silent.

"It's..." Eventually, he sighed without mentioning a name. "Just forget it. We can't afford to mess with them." "Now, now. You're underestimating Matis, Nash!" a shrill voice spoke outside the door.

Soon, a middle-aged woman dressed in yellow who sported permed hair and excessive makeup strode in, clicking her tongue. She was Mel Gunnar, Nash's sister-in-law.

"How terrible... What did you do to deserve this, Nash?" she exclaimed before turning to flash a proud smile at Matis. "But don't worry-with my son around, he'll find justice for you, whoever it was!" "Exactly." Matis nodded. "Just tell us who it is. I'll definitely help you!" "You really don't have to." Nash shook his head, not inclined to involve them and finding Mel's voice too shrill for his liking.

Who did this to you? Was it my fault?" Kat pressed, clearly blaming himself for her father's injury since she believed Soren Lionheart

pestering. "There's a little misunderstanding when I delivered medicine for Mr. Lawrence. Don't worry, Kat-it's not your fault." "Master Lawrence?" Kat did a double take, surprised that Frank had something to do with his

Who's that, Kat?" Matis

lodging at our cottage, my mentor, and-" Kat happened to spot Frank entering just then and pointed at him. "There he is." "What are you doing here, Kat?" Frank was surprised Kat

"You're the reason my uncle was hurt? Who are you?" "Hmm?" Frank glanced quizzically between Matis and Mel,

my cousin Matis, and my Aunt

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